In the Community

It is always interesting to look back to see how things have changed – or not! The Bowen Island Archives have the complete run of the Undercurrents from 1975 to present.

The Undercurrent columnist published his first novel, Leaving Still Waters, in October 2019

Many residents on Bowen rely upon their fireplace and stoves for heat during the winter months.

Are you looking for a New Year’s resolution to get excited about? Come and join a fantastic group of devoted people every Saturday morning for 13 weeks.

“Gardening can teach us something of what we must know to survive. We have believed that what is good for us is good for the world and we have been wrong. We haven’t thought deeply enough. We must change our thinking.

I had a very moving experience at Bowen Children’s Centre on Dec. 19.

In the midst of the cold and clouds, why would anyone choose to swim in the frigidity of our local ocean –let alone in the morning, when the light’s barely risen to reveal the icicles stuck to your eyelids? Okay, maybe not icicles.

Downward Facing Broad Feb. 8 – 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Expect to hear chuckles, giggles and guffaws emanating from Tir-na-nOg Feb. 8, courtesy of one funny lady.

As the holiday fog lifts and 2020 gets underway, 'tis the season to dispose of Christmas trees. Bowen Islanders who don't want to use this year's tree as next year's yule log have a couple of options. Bowen Island Recycling Depot on Mt. Gardner Rd.

Here's our annual roundup of local success stories from the past year! Happy New Year Bowen! Books published by Bowen authors A Blooming - Jude Neale We Sing Ourselves Back - Jude Neale Carpe Fin - Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas Grotesque Tenderness - Da